Haskard Highlands
Plateau Remote Antarctic highland area with rugged terrain
Ice-scoured highlands in Antarctica. Scientific expeditions visit for glaciology, geology and polar fieldwork in a largely uninhabited region.
How to Get to Haskard Highlands #
Access requires research-organisation logistics and is possible only in the austral summer via ice-cap support or ship-based expedition, subject to international Antarctic regulations.
Best Time to Visit Haskard Highlands #
Visits are limited to the austral summer and only as part of organised scientific or expedition operations.
Weather & Climate near Haskard Highlands #
Haskard Highlands's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -38°C to -8°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -27°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -27°C and lows of -32°C. Almost no rain.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -28°C and lows of -34°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -29°C and lows of -36°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is the coldest month with highs of -31°C and lows of -38°C. Almost no rain.
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August
August is freezing with highs of -31°C and lows of -38°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -30°C and lows of -36°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -29°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
